Ironically, today's US Combat Sports featured fighter does not come from the United States. Instead, we made a call across the pond to London to speak with standout bantamweight fighter Cory Tait. Tait, more commonly known by his nickname "Capcom," is no stranger to wearing gold around his waist. A 24-year-old black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Tait looks to reclaim his 135-pound title in of one of the premier mixed martial arts organizations in England's Ultimate Challenge MMA later this year. Originally preparing to square off against Giorgio Andrews – a fight he still pines for and called "the only fight that makes sense" – Tait has now learned that he will square ...

Over the past year Heather Bassett has emerged as one of the brightest amateur prospects within Wisconsin. Showcasing an exciting fighting style that has earned her a multitude of "Fight of the Night" honors and the nickname "Hand Guns", Bassett has proven to be a draw despite the fact he career is still in its infancy. Now, as Bassett prepares for a hopeful battle northward on September 15, the Unified Martial Arts prospect joins US Combat Sports for the first edition of her weekly video blog in hopes of giving fans and promoters an inside look into what drives her to compete.

Jerome "Synjrome" Martinez (11-8-1 of Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA), will be representing New Mexico at "MMA Fight Brigade: Colorado vs New Mexico", this Friday, August 24, 2012 at the State Fair Events Center in Pueblo, CO. He will be facing Ramico "The General" Blackmon (7-1 out of Colorado Fight Factory) as the main event. Martinez truly represents New Mexico, as he was born, raised, and still lives in Albuquerque; he attended Del Norte High School and Freedom High School, where he played football and baseball. After graduation in 2000, he joined the United States Army, serving his country for several years as an Infantryman until 2009, as a guardsman and a reserv...

Fighting has a tendency to bring out the best in an individual especially when it is fueled by outside life personal motives. Beau Hamilton is one of those rare selfless competitors that are hard to come by in this sport. Fame, glory, and championship belts fuel the ambitions of most fighters while in Beau's case his drive to reach the top is motivated by something far greater. Read about why Hamilton chose to pursue his dream as a mixed martial artist.

Every person is born with a purpose. No matter what occupation they fall under filling that significant void allows humans to live their lives to the fullest despite the challenges encountered during their pursuit. As a current amateur mixed martial arts fighter and former U.S Marine confidence has carried Tyler Maples a long way in life. From his high rank duties in the military to his current task as a fighter, his supreme confidence and love for an active lifestyle has opened a world of opportunities that has improved his life in countless ways. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington Maples quickly developed an infatuation with trying out new things ranging from martial arts to competit...